Testing, Hospitals & Private Care Physicians

To view the breakdown by county, visit www.flhealth.gov/covid-19. Look under “Review case, monitoring and PUI information on the latest COVID-19 Daily Report.”Click “See the Report.”

HOSPITALS, PRIVATE CARE PHYSICIANS, & URGENT CARE

All emergency rooms are open 24/7. Hospitals, private care physicians, and urgent care centers have policies and procedures in place for this type of event. The local hospitals have prepared for an influx of patients if needed. If a doctor suspects a case of COVID-19, they know to immediately notify their infection control program and the health department. Please do not show up to the Health Department locations in Monroe County.

You must first see your medical health professional where he or she will determine if you meet the criteria to be tested. The health department will then be contacted by the health professional if the patient meets the criteria for testing at the state lab.

Upper Keys: Mariner’s Hospital

Phone: (305) 434-3000

Middle Keys: Fishermen’s Hospital

Phone: (305) 743-5533

For Mariner’s and Fishermen’s Hospital: It is advised that you stay home and see a doctor remotely. If you are experiencing mild flu-like symptoms and could be exposed to Covid-19, use Baptist Health Care On Demand app to see the doctor. The app “Baptist Health Care on Demand” is available for download on the app store and Google play. Use the code CARE19 and wait for the doctor to talk to the doctor.

Lower Keys Medical Center

Phone: (305) 294-5531

Lower Keys Medical Center: Recommends staying at home. See your physician who can advise your next step. If your doctor tells you to go to the emergency department, please call ahead. If you are having trouble breathing or another medical emergency, go to the nearest emergency room.

TESTING

County Commissioner Michelle Coldiron preps for an antibody test at CHI in Marathon.

Monroe County’s COVID-19 Testing Task Force has been working together over the last few weeks to review the testing capabilities, prioritize resources, and determine the testing needs of the county. The task force consists of members from Monroe County’s hospitals, private practices, nonprofit health care organizations, and government sectors. Testing is available at the discretion of a doctor, healthcare provider, or urgent care center.

• Rural Health Network offers free viral and antibody testing in Key West by appointment. RHN conducted a screening and testing event in Key West, Bahama Village on May 7. More testing events are planned. Call (305) 517-6613.

• Good Health Clinic provides free rapid response serology antibody tests to patients. Through a partnership with Dr. Stan Zuba, testing is also conducted in the Upper Keys.

• Commercial labs, such as Quest and LabCorp, can conduct viral and antibody (rapid) tests. LabCorp currently conducts testing at Walgreens in Key West with a prescription.

• Advanced Urgent Care can conduct both viral and antibody tests and can test those with minimal to no symptoms. They have locations in Key West, Marathon, and Key Largo. They have conducted over 400 COVID-19 tests in Monroe County since May 13. Patients can pre-register for testing and download the Antibody Screening form at www.urgentcarefloridakeys.com, or call (305) 294-0011.

• Keys AHEC conducts viral and antibody testing for current patients and extended family members at all its sites. • Islamorada, Village of Islands has committed $50,000 to pay for COVID-19 testing for uninsured Islamorada residents, including those over the age of 65, at risk, and any resident who wishes to be tested regardless of symptoms. More information is forthcoming.

• Lower Keys Medical Center provides rapid COVID-19 testing for patients in the community whose healthcare providers determine that they meet the criteria. Pre-operative COVID-19 testing is also performed four days prior to a surgical patient’s scheduled procedure.

• Baptist Health South Florida – Fishermen’s Community Hospital and Mariners Hospital emergency rooms offer COVID-19 testing to patients exhibiting severe symptoms or require hospitalization. Community members can also use the Baptist Health Care On Demand telehealth app for a virtual consultation to assess symptoms and determine the next steps.

Since day one of this pandemic, DOH-Monroe’s epidemiologists have been the only group conducting in-depth contact tracing with all confirmed cases in Monroe county with the formulation of a timeline of when their illness started and communicating with all close contacts of such cases. Calls are made to confirmed cases and their close contacts daily.

Veterans

Any veteran who shows symptoms of COVID-19 should call 1-877-741-3400. Clients in need of information, email addresses or other contact information can visit monroecounty-fl.gov/va and call Key West at 305-295-5150 or Key Largo at 305-453-8777

INTERFACILITY TRANSFERS

Monroe County Fire Rescue will transport life-threatening situations to the mainland regardless of COVID-19. As with any communicable disease, Monroe County Fire Rescue has the policies and procedures in place to protect themselves and sterilize to protect future patients.